Headphone amplifiers are an oft ignored piece of the full audio experience, but a great amp can make a huge difference in sound quality.Cary's new Nighthawk aims to be just that with its Class A operations and monolithic, high speed FET.

You'll find a high-speed buffered output stage that assists in creating a low distortion listening experience and even a five second muting circuit to avoid all those pops and clicks that normally accompany an amplifier being powered on.The amp starts shipping today and is available through Cary Audio at a price of $1,195.